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School of Journalism, Media and Culture

A world-leading centre for media teaching and research.

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Highest possible score for research environment

Our school has placed 2nd in the UK for the quality of its communication, cultural and media studies research in the Research Excellence Framework.

Courses

Our courses reflect current global media landscapes and trends.

Research at the School of Journalism, Media and Culture

At the core of our research is a commitment to deliver high-quality work which contributes to contemporary societal debates.

In the words of our founder, Sir Tom Hopkinson: “A free press is the most watchful sentry of the state. A ‘yes’ press is fatal to good government”
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About us

We are a top rated institution in the UK for media teaching and research that helps to shape international media, journalism and communication landscapes.

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Our location

We have a new, state-of-the-art home in Cardiff’s Central Square development.

New JOMEC library

Facilities

We provide a well-equipped environment to ensure our students have all the technological support they need.

News

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Second in the UK for research quality

12 May 2022

School achieves highest possible score for the quality of its research environment.

Awards hat-trick for news journalism

5 May 2022

Breaking the News exhibition opens

28 April 2022

Nomination success at journalism awards

21 March 2022

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Representology

Representology, a journal for research and best practice in how to make the UK’s media more representative of all sections of society, co-founded by Cardiff University.